Gaming Lounge

[Sengir]

The largest problem with the high pricing is that there isn't a need for it. Graphics aren't driving the sales price up at all, artificial inflation is.

And that's a legitimate problem that needs to be addressed.

not exactly; a bulk of the triple-a games have hollywood-style budgets and need to sell a huge load of games at their 50-60 dollar price to break even, let along make a profit.

though you're right in that it is a legitimate problem. game development has become a giant gambling addiction for big-time CEO's, and when their lucks run out the face of the game industry won't be the same.